Small intimate restaurant. Suggestions: 1): BREAD. For the love of Mike, why no bread? Your answer was "covid". WTF. If you think it's too much to give away, just charge for it. While I am having a drink while deciding what to eat, I like to munch on bread and olive oil. What does covid have to do with it? We all use same salt and pepper shakers/grinders. Lame excuse. 2): lower the damn lights, just a tad. A little ambiance please. Hint, makes people happy, happy people drink more, that is where you make your money. Food was excellent, seared tuna was divine. Servers were attentive, pleasant without being a pain in the neck, very considerate, thank you. I'd love to visit again, just give me some bread, honor our reservations that we call in at least 2-3 days ahead and we'll be back. Otherwise, you're just another restaurant with an attitude. read more

A great quiet place by the water that's a hidden gem. Comfortable seats, great atmosphere and impeccable service. Specialty drinks were fantastic and the food was original and delicious. It's no wonder to me that getting a reservation during rush hour should be done days ahead. Thank you for a great experience and meal!! Excellent for a date night. read more

South Ocean Grill - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

We came back and had the Chimichurra skirt steak and had the dessert omgggg. The cookie crumble ice cream w oreos was amazing..... I love coming here. They have an assortment of wines and beers. And yes our waitress is Michelle. Got your name right. Thank you again. The talented chef came out to meet us and we really do think that your establishment is really going to going to make a big hit. Good Luck. Cheers read more

South Ocean Grill - I definitely recommend this... - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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South Ocean grill was another one of the small hidden gems that thrived off the beaten path in Patchogue over the summer. Their food, drinks and appetizers are absolutely incredible. We came across South Ocean grill by accident taking a stroll around the park. The establishment is a fairly small place with an outdoor patio and a few seats inside. Our favorites off the menu are definetly their skirt steak flatbread, coconut shrimp and the salmon burgers. Their salmon burgers are beyond delicious and it was defined one of the top dishes of 2020 we've had. The prices are super fair for what they serve you and service is super attentive and friendly. If you can't grab a table they do pretty good takeout as well. read more

Omg. Not only is this place a perfect mix of cozy and charm, the drinks and food are absolutely phenomenal. I came with a group of people waiting for a wedding cocktail hour to start and we were not disappointed. When you pull up to the restaurant it looks like an old house. But when you walk in you are transported into a beach hut wrapped in cozy pillows and island music vibes. The layout is wrapped in different tones of woods and a few tables for seating. (Just for the record, we came at 3:00pm and there was no one here.) We all had the drinks special (a mango basil margarita) and ordered a whole bunch of appetizers to share. And the food was at a perfect temperature as wonderfully flavored. The staff was super attentive and made sure our margaritas kept flowing. We already made plans to come back and enjoy dinner together. I highly suggest this lace for date night or a night out with friends. Because it is covid however, I would call to reserve a table or make sure it's open. Total there is about 5 two tops. Two long tables for bigger parties and a few tables on their porch. But it's worth any wait I promise you!!!!!!! Since we only got appetizers Ill tell you what I loved the most from that! 1. Truffle fries: are freaking amazing! 2. White Bean Dip: The cheese they put in this is sooo yummy 3. Steak Flatbread- Sooooooo tasty and perfectly seasoned 4. Rock Shrimp- sweet and tangy. It as a great crunch to it. read more

South Ocean Grill is a very cozy spot off the beaten path in Patchogue. The restaurant's interior is very quaint and they offer a few outdoor tables as well. Their cocktails are strong and I love that they are rotating margarita flavors. I tried their peach marg--super good! Highly recommend their volcano shrimp as a starter as well as their steak gorgonzola flatbread. Their ribeye steak is super juicy and comes with a loaded baked potato. read more

Always delicious drinks are top notch. Also, they have the best Keylime pie and it's a small cozy atmosphere of where you can actually have a conversation through dinner. read more

Impressed! Location-neighborhood/nautical vibe. Food great! Owner is a veteran and he gives back! Service was outstanding! read more

South Ocean Grill - Great food. Location has a neighborhood, nautical vibe. Sat on the patio-cozy. Owner is a veteran and gives back - so impressed! - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Was not really wowed by our dinner @ south ocean grill. Artichoke hearts were pretty bad. We ordered a Pinot noir and a different one was brought out without any explanation. Grilled Salmon dinner was just ok and my boyfriend did not really like the swordfish, it was extremely overcooked. Server seemed to rush us out by bringing us the check when we didn't even ask for it, we were planning on getting 1 more drink after dessert. I heard great things but would not return. The 2 stars are for the volcano shrimp - they were prob the best I have had in a while, but the rest of the meal was just eh. read more

Excellent food. Well worth the visit. Definitely put it on your restaurant places to eat at.. Do not order food for delivery. Each time we order take out something was always missing from the order. read more

This place has become my favorite spot in Patchogue! Hands down the best food in the area! The food and drinks are amazing here! I never had a bad meal here! Everything, seriously EVERYTHING tastes AMAZING HERE! Some of my favorites here are the fruit margaritas (love the kiwi- cucumber because it's different), flatbreads, volcano shrimp, chicken Pillard, kale salad, salmon, crispy chicken sandwich, key like pie, Cream Bruelle cheescake. I could keep going! We LOVE everything on the menu. Service is great too! Everyone that works here is super friendly I only wish the place was a little bigger and tables more spread out! We also got catering from here couple of times. While the food is really good the catering trays are very expensive and not worth it. We paid 90$ for a kale salad and they gave us only enough dressing for half of the salad. Therefore, the rest of the salad had to go to garbage! Never again going to order catering from here!!!! read more

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Hidden Gem in South Patchogue. Relaxed & Comfortable ambiance, excellent service, delicious food and reasonable prices. Serving Lunch & Dinner. Indoor & Outdoor seating, small bar area and plenty of AC on a hot day. read more

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I was super excited to be able to come here for outdoor dining. I had come here in the past and really enjoyed it. We were seated outside and unfortunately it was much more windy than I thought but there was a large umbrella to help alleviate the beating sun which was nice. We ordered a couple of appetizers, cocktails and our meals. We were the only people seated outside. I was told no salt on the rim for my margarita as "their bar is not fully functioning yet"? Took a while for drinks and food to come out but that's fine as we were in no rush. The flatbread and fries came out first and were pretty good. I enjoyed the steak especially. Truffle fries weren't the best I've ever had but still good. Entrees came out a short while later. I have to admit I was disappointed in my salad. I asked for grilled shrimp (instead of fried) and was told there would be an up charge which I was ok with. Honestly I forget to even check how much I was charged so I'm not sure. But the shrimp were so tiny and I have to admit, I was expecting some big juicy grilled shrimp in the salad, but they were these tiny guys reminiscent of what comes out of a frozen bag :( not saying their shrimp is not fresh but the salad as a whole was disappointing for me, especially @ $18+. My bf ordered a fish special and enjoyed it. I believe it was around $28. We realized after we left that we were not given happy hour priced drinks, but that's our fault for not realizing sooner to correct the mistake. All in all, I like this place. read more

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My parents and I were looking for a nice restaurant to have lunch. We stumbled upon South Ocean Grill by accident on OpenTable. Boy, where we in for a surprise because this restaurant was AMAZING. The food was so fresh. You can tell that every dish was handcrafted / just made. Each dish was so unique and perfectly made. I got the Tuna (best I ever had), my dad got the scallops (best he ever had), and my mom got a burger. It was so nice to have a nice curated menu with such variety. The decor was so cute (we went on NYE) and homey. It felt like we were at a friend's house having dinner. We will definitely be making a point to go back even though we live kind of far away. Sometimes finding special places on Long Island can be hard. I am so glad that we now have the South Ocean Grill to go to. read more

I have been wanting to go here FOREVER. We finally go for Mother's Day (my wishes) and went because my mom passed away and I wanted the day to be perfect and special. The prices for the portions/food was outrageous. They made it sound extra special to throw in a mimosa or Prosecco but we all could have done without it. My father came with us and almost always takes his leftovers and he did not even want them. They did not ask how we want our steak cooked. I was so unpleasantly disappointed- don't think I will honestly ever return (and we eat out quite often), very upset. read more

Food and drinks were great but definitely overpriced for what you're getting. Example: their volcano shrimp appetizer was full of flavor...but costed $12 for 6 shrimp and a ton of coleslaw read more

South Ocean Grill - Kiwi Moscow mule! So refreshing! - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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Extremely delicious. Everything i had was delicious. A tad chilly but the food made up for it. And they have the best key lime pie i ever had.. literally. I hunt key lime pie and they are the crowned winners read more

Will definitely be back here! Amazing atmosphere and fantastic food. It's such a nice cozy spot! Our waitress was beyond fabulous. I completely recommend the Mexican street corn! read more

Went the other night on a whim. Definitely need reservations. Quaint restaurant. Food was excellent. We had the mushroom flatbread, Mexico City corn scallops with risotto and the rotisserie chicken. Our server Sam was excellent. Although it was quite busy we were well taken care. read more

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We were drawn from the main highway thanks to the great reviews. This is a unassuming place not far from the pier, and it has a small deck and patio for outdoor seating. I had the vegetable platter and, although a little on the expensive side, it was creative and DELICIous. I wish I could find this kind of vegetarian fare in Brooklyn (!) read more

We tried this place on whim after seeing so many positive reviews on Yelp and were NOT disappointed! When we walked in we were greeted by the hostess who walked us to our table. It turns out she is one of the owners and the chef is her husband! Not only was she a pleasure to talk to, she exemplifies what any owner who has their heart and soul in a place should be. There was nothing she wasn't doing. She hostessing, answering phones, bussing tables, moving tables around for upcoming reservations, etc. And mind you the place was fully staffed. It is so nice to see an owner (of any business) being involved and unafraid to help in all facets of the business. The inside of this place is cozy (in a good way) and has great decor. Everything was extremely clean and the chairs were very comfortable. Our waitress was super friendly, knowledgable, attentive, and made you feel right at home. Now to the best part...the food! Myself and two others in my party had the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer. The shrimp were deliciously fresh, HUGE, and you get a lot of them! For dinner I had the shrimp and chips. The shrimp were perfectly fried with a great crunch, came with two dipping sauces, a side of fries, and homemade slaw. It was delicious! There was nothing on that plate that wasn't prepared and cooked to perfection. Finally it was time for dessert. I had the chocolate chip cookie skillet with ice cream on top, and others in my party had the white macadamia nut cookie skillet, and key lime pie. We all shared and they all were to die for! The cookie skillet comes out on a sizzling skillet and has great texture and flavor. The bottoms of the cookies are chewy/crunchy, whereas the rest of the cookie touching the ice cream is smooth and creamy. Its like eating fresh baked cookies as soon as they come out of the oven! It should be obvious now why I gave this place 5 stars. The atmosphere, service, quality, and tastiness all hit a home run for me and my party. We will be back very soon! read more

Tried this place for the first time on New Year's Eve! Everything about this place gets 5 stars. The service was excellent! The staff was so friendly and personable. The food was AMAZING. We got the volcano shrimp- delicious with the coleslaw. I had the mushroom and goat cheese flatbread pizza. It was to die for! My boyfriend had the red snapper fish with risotto and said it was cooked to perfection. We love to try new restaurants and we have NO complaints with this restaurant. We cannot wait to go back!!! read more

This was the cutest spot! It was so quiet and small, and the food was fantastic!! The employees were so kind and attentive. I will definitely be back! read more

Had reservations after a show for 5 pm yesterday and unfortunately there was traffic on the road . Was called by the restaurant questioning my reservation as it was 15 min past 5:00 . I informed them I was coming in 7 min . When I arrived parking was horrendous ( no parking signs everywhere ) very few legal spots around . It's a very very small restaurant with very close tables ! We were seated with menus and then after 10 min the host informed us we Only had the table for another 50 min as we were late arriving ! So does that mean we only had the table for 1 1/2 hrs anyway????? As an alternative they said we could get up and sit on the bar stools if we wanted . We promptly left this restaurant never to return ! I have never in my life been reprimanded for arriving late and no matter about their 15 min holding reservation policy!!!!! FYI we went to the View in Oakdale omg what a fabulous deliciousdinner and beautiful spacious restaurant ! On the water and same prices as this pathetic cramped place . Don't go to south ocean grill! Management should be aware of your customers being mistreated read more

Was here over the summer nice place but don't remember the scallops dish being memorable. I felt it was overpriced for the portion, probably because I didn't like the food. read more

This place is great! The drink menu is diverse, lots of seafood choices for dinner (my favorite) and the service is quick and friendly. I took my best friend for her birthday dinner and we loved everything we got. We started with the flatbread and fried shrimps (yum) and I got the almond crusted branzino with kale salad, SO GOOD, and she got the grilled chicken salad. Everything was awesome read more

Yet another diamond in Patchogue. If you want a true gourmet meal at $$ prices this is the place for you. I'm not a food blogger so I'll let my photos do the talking, but I will say that everything was expertly crafted, scratch made...even the bun. Can't wait to return. read more

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What a fantastic meal! My husband and I decided to try something new, and we could not be happier with the choice. I have some food restrictions (gluten and dairy free), and this restaurant was more than happy to guide me through the menu to something that I would be able to eat. I decided on the branzino and my husband had a salmon special (we went on a Friday during Lent, so we did not try any of the spectacular sounding meat dishes). So. Good. Not much else to say. Everyone in the restaurant truly looked like they were enjoying everything. Quick tips: 1. Make a reservation. We walked in and were able to sit right away, but if we were 10 minutes later there would have been a wait. 2. When making reservation, request a table away from the door. We went on a very cold night during the winter, and It was freezing! Luckily the heat was right behind us, but every time the door opened there wasn't anything to stop the breeze. Waitress was totally aware and was as accommodating as possible given our proximity to the door. (Almost gave 4 star review because of this, but felt the staff and food really deserved 5 stars.) 3. Sangria. Yummy! 4. Parking lot can be very muddy if it recently rained or snowed. Make sure someone has shoes that can get dirty. read more

South ocean grill Thia Calamari was the best i had on Long Island! I highly recommend! The judge a book by is cover, even though the outside may deceiving, the food the make is on a 5 star level restaurant! And they were very clean and handling the covid-19 situation very properly! Thank you for my experience there! read more

I was way out in Suffolk and looking for a place for dinner and the reviews raving about this place caught my eye. I thought... instead of the usual diner or ale house, let me try something a little more gourmet. The reviews about the "Mexican Street Corn" are correct... it's very tasty!!! You can get a half portion also. I figured the "Thai Calamari Salad" would be just ok since they are not Thai. Well, I was wrong... it was outstanding. The squid was tender, but coated with a slightly crunchy batter with a homemade Thai dressing, on a bed of arugula. So much flavor. I had a scallop and rock shrimp over corn and spinach risotto dish and my friend had a gnocchi dish. Both delicious and just the right amount... not too small and not too big. Had an apple pie and ice cream dessert which was very nice. The service was professional and friendly and a cozy atmosphere. We ended up spending a bit more than usual eating out... but it was well worth it. Quality, quality, quality!!! read more

Small delightful and delicious restaurant. Staff is attentive and friendly Food portions are generous and absolutely a diners delight. I heard other patrons complimenting the waitress on how delicious there meals were. We will be back!!! read more

I want to give this place a good rating because the food here is phenomenal, but the staff is not the friendliest, hence the average review. We came in around 4pm to be able to sit outside (a lovely side patio with relative privacy from the street) and enjoy some appetizers and drinks. The restaurant was empty but we were asked whether we made reservations - the waiter did not seem happy we were just " walk ins" and that we wanted to be outside, even though we were the only business he had that time of day. He also didn't seem happy that we said we were planning on ordering drinks and appetizers (we were heading to a concert with food) and was rather short and rude to us. Because the food was so amazing, we ordered a second round of food, which he seemed to please him because he warmed up a bit. We ended up with a pretty high bill (simply because we ordered more food then we had planned because it was so good) and tipped well, however once the waiter knew we were not getting anything else, he never came back to even let me pay the bill. Because we were on a time schedule, I paid via Google Pay and came inside to let him know - he grabbed the receipt book pretty aggressively with no words, then refused to tell me where the bathroom was. I'm willing to give this place another chance because the food was delicious, but I am hoping their staff can improve their attitude going forward. read more

I'm just going to put it right out there and give this place a solid 5 stars. This place is a renovated old deli, and now it's a cute, little cozy date night spot with great food and service. I've had a different menu item each time I've been here, and I've been here quite a few times. My good friend took me here one day, and I was blown away. It's a rare occasion that I go to a place and have never been disappointed with a single menu item. They change the menu seasonally, so you should order something new every time you're here. This place books up fast, so making a reservation is extremely helpful. The servers are great. There is one blonde woman in particular, who is a friendly, and knowledgeable server. I don't know her name, but she's excellent! Try this place, you know you'll love it! read more

Incredible experience today (with my sister) from the moment we were greeted by Meghan at the door!!! The food is beyond scrumptious, so creative and fresh....Service is impeccable, paying attention to every little detail!!! It was our first visit, but absolutely not our last....Run, don't walk to South Ocean Grill in Patchogue! You will not be disappointed! Truly a hidden gem in a residential area at the end of South Ocean Avenue, but so worth it! I'm still salivating from our lunch meal...LOL read more

By far my favorite place to go in Patchogue. Love the ambiance and food. Service great, can't wait to come back!

Went Friday night for the 1st time with friends who rave about this place. Started with a red sangria We enjoyed Calamari salad braised rib ravioli and red snapper and spinach risotto The staff is great very attentive. The big plus is to find it owned by a Veteran and as a veteran this says a lot about the Resturant. Outstanding will be back!!! DV SGT US Army read more

Went with the family to visit this cute place on father's day because dad was craving crab cakes for weeks! After a quick read through the reviews I decided this was the place for him. Thankfully, he LOVED them! He said the sauce was really good and had a kick at the end. You absolutely have to be a crab person to like them, though, they are 100% crab so you are def getting your bang for your buck. Everyone else got sandwiches, all different, and not one complaint about the taste! 4 stars - yes everything is made fresh so it takes a little while for the food to come out, but I wanted to get the waitresses attention and they just never looked in our direction. I ended up not being able to order more sauce or the drink that I had my eyes set on. Might be something to work on. We will be back! read more

Went on a Saturday night we had no reservation but was able to get seated outside right away Grilled Artichoke: 3/5 three half artichokes for $14 this is actually very pricy. It's basically just artichoke dip in oil then put on grill. It's my first time eating a whole artichoke and I didn't expect it to be so much work.....will not do this ever again.... Crispy calamari: 4/5 its crispy~~ it came with 2 sauce 1 of them tastes like spicy mayo and is very delicious but other then that it's jut calamari you can get it anywhere... nothing special Roquefort Burger: 3/5 my BF asked for medium rare it came out medium and is so so so oily. It's dripping out oil the whole time Scallop & Shrimp: 2/5 $28 for 3 scallops and couple mini shrimp in the risotto. The seasoning was ok but the risotto is watery and slimy and very small portion. Worst risotto I've ever had. Maybe I'm just spoiled by Bistro25 Kale salad: 5/5 this is definitely the highlight of the meal. I would consider coming back here because of this. The dressing is a bit oily but overall it's delicious Key lime pie: 4/5 it's definitely home made the filling was not too sweet (which I like) but the crust was falling apart. They serve it in a "pie server" kind of thing which made it really difficult to eat. And our waitress did not bring us any small plate knowing that we are sharing??!...it's definitely something worth trying but don't think I will get it again Kids Cheeseburger: 5/5 $7 for a huge burger and fries I wish I'm under 12~ my son loves it Overall I may come back just for the kale salad and maybe try something else??! But this time maybe I should set my bar lower... read more

I've been meaning to come here for the longest time and I'm really glad I did. The atmosphere alone when you first walk in is really nice and makes you want to stay even longer. Crew was really dope too. The food is what seals the deal though of course. The volcano shrimp and white bean spinach dip were out of this world. Land and sea pasta was incredible. Definitely can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu out for sure. read more

My wife and I drove out to Lavender by the Bay in Marion Bay, LI today (Saturday). Great lavender fields in LI. On the way back, we decided to drive around LI a bit and came upon this great little place. We arrived around 1pm, parked right in front, it wasn't crowded at all, and were seated right away. The hostess/waitress was very friendly and personable. She took our order and the food came out right away. We got the Roquefort burger and the soft shelled crab on a bun from the daily specials, and an order of truffle fries. We also both had the house kale salad, which was fantastic. Everything was very good. Don't believe we'll be back in Patchogue again any time soon, but if we are, we'll definitely come back here. The traffic back to CT was a bear, but all in all, it was a great day. read more